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Ankara (Türkiye)
Ankara, formerly known as Angora, is the capital of Turkey and it is located in the northwestern part of the country. Ankara is the administrative center of Turkey and a huge university town, so it has a large population of government workers and university students. In addition, the city has a symbolic significance for the secular Turks. It is the place where a new era for the Turkish people started. It is a symbol for independence, development and Western values.
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality is carrying out the "Smart Ankara Project", which will ensure the creation of a sustainable transportation plan in the Capital and the integration of the city with other transportation points. All operations regarding the "Bicycle Rental System" and "Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan"
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5,500,000
Population
24.521 km²
CIty area
2020
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